SoDough Square Pizza
Detroit-style pizza chain expanding from Orlando/Winter Park to Tampa Bay market. Plan review documents submitted for St. Petersburg location. Founded by Robert Blair, creator of Gringos Locos and Tin & Taco.
Lazy Crave Ice Cream & Coffee
Veteran-owned food truck opening first brick-and-mortar storefront. Menu will include soft serve, sundaes, milkshakes, authentic New York-style bagels, Belgian waffles, and expanded coffee and ice cream menus.
Culver’s
New Culver’s location franchised by S&L Companies, featuring 4,500-square-foot building with double drive through. Construction to start in about two months with five-month build process.
Bungalow Beach Resort
15-guest room hotel with two habitable stories over parking and outdoor pool area. Major development plan under review by planning and zoning board.
Luma
Mediterranean restaurant at SkyBeach Resort helmed by Executive Chef Ryan VanDusen, featuring mezze, Mediterranean entrees, and craft cocktails
The Velvet Shaker & Cigar Lounge
Cigar lounge and bar with golf simulators, wine, cigars, and small bites like cheese charcuterie platters and salads. No full kitchen but will serve drinks and light food items.
Treehouse BBQ
Texas-style BBQ restaurant opening first brick-and-mortar location after operating as catering company and food truck for 5+ years. Owner hopes for mid-January soft opening. Will seat about 30 guests and continue catering operations.
Bonchon
Korean fried chicken franchise location planned for Wesley Chapel. Plan review documents submitted by Kyromina LLC. Franchisee Essam Takla was contacted but not immediately available for comment.
Kitty’s House of Pizza
New pizza shop from owners of Bright Ice, featuring takeout-focused menu with 5-9 pizzas, pasta dishes, sides, and ice cream desserts
Taco Time
Food truck Taco Time is preparing to launch its first brick-and-mortar restaurant location, serving authentic Mexican food including cheesy birria tacos and birria pizza